North County Injury Blog

Amazon has transformed how we shop, building a delivery network even larger than FedEx or UPS. Every day, Amazon vans and cars deliver millions of packages across California, including throughout North County San Diego. But what happens if one of these vehicles causes a serious crash? Many people assume Amazon will step up and pay.…

North County Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that our founder, Randy Walton, has been recognized in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for 2026. This prestigious award is a testament to our firm’s unwavering dedication to excellence in injury law. Best Lawyers is one of the most trusted and respected peer-reviewed…

Over the last two decades, cycling as a mode of transportation and recreation has risen for youth and young adults in urban areas, including cities in San Diego County. With the increase in bicycling, children and young adults aged 15 to 39 years old have experienced decreasing rates of cardiovascular disease and other conditions associated…

Brain injuries in Vista can occur in many different types of circumstances, with some being classified as mild in terms of severity and others as moderate or severe. These injuries most commonly result from car accidents, falls, and assaults. Generally speaking, as the Mayo Clinic explains, a traumatic brain injury or TBI, regardless of its…

Whether you are boating at Oceanside Harbor, or outside the surf line, or in another area of San Diego County, it is essential that you are aware of the risk factors for a boating accident and how to prevent a serious accident. According to the California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW), the highest rates…

If you or your child recently suffered a burn injury in the Escondido area, can you file a claim in order to seek compensation for medical bills and rehabilitation? Generally speaking, in terms of filing a lawsuit, the most important thing to do is to discuss liability for the burn injury with an Escondido personal…

For decades, California law denied grieving families the ability to recover damages for a loved one’s pain and suffering before death in cases of medical negligence. That changed in 2022—and new research shows that the feared consequences of this change never materialized. According to Consumer Watchdog, California’s top medical malpractice insurers paid out a record…

Nobody in Oceanside or elsewhere in North County wants to think about the possibility of a fatal attack when interacting with a dog. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that nearly 60 million households across the country have dogs, and California residents have a higher percentage of dog ownership than people in many other states.…

Are older adults in Vista and elsewhere in Southern California at increased risk of injury due to traffic collisions? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drivers aged 70 and up have significantly higher crash death rates than drivers considered middle-aged, or between the ages of 35 and 54. Given that there…

Negligent drivers are a serious problem on the streets and highways of Escondido, California. Whether it’s a distracted driver looking at their phone, a speeding vehicle blowing through a red light, or someone driving aggressively during rush hour, these careless actions can have devastating consequences. If you or someone you love has been injured in…